DYNASTIC DREAMS
A weekend to celebrate and explore the art and cultural history of Canadian choreographer and dancer, Wen Wei Wang
Friday, February 24: Nanaimo Museum
Royal Gems: Take a trip to China without leaving Nanaimo.
Take in a Lion Dance, children’s games, tea ceremony, Chinese food treats, Chinese traditional performing arts, artist talk with Wen Wei Wang. 5 to 7pm, by donation
Saturday, February 25: The Port Theatre
7:00 PM Visit Chinatown in the Port Theatre Lobby. Enjoy an interactive transformation of the Port Theatre Lobby into China town with local merchants of Chinese goods and services, extraordinary shoe stores, costumes and traditional elements by China Art Union.
8:00 PM See UNBOUND, a dance performance by Wen Wei Dance exploring societal imbalances of power by drawing on the former Chinese practice of the binding of feet.
TICKETS FROM THE PORT THEATRE TICKET CENTRE
AND ONLINE HERE
Sunday, Feburary 26: Dance Classes for everyone!
Modern Dance class with Wen Wei for advanced dance students 13 and over (min 5 years experience) 10.30 to 12.30 Class fee $20
Chinese Cultural Dance and breakdance classes by China Art Union
each class fee $10
All classes at Kirkwood Dance Academy 2138 Bowen Road
TO REGISTER: CALL 250 716 3230
This event is supported by:
Heritage Canada, BC Arts Council, City of Nanaimo, DNBIA, The Port Theatre, Made In BC,
Youth Sticking Together, The Hamber Foundation
2012 WEE TIPPLE SINGLE MALT SCOTCH FESTIVAL
Friday, March 9
Bowen Park Activity Centre
Enjoy a variety of exquisite single malt scotches, spirits, local wines and craft brews paired with fine foods at Nanaimo’s ninth annual Wee Tipple Single Malt Scotch Festival.
The Festival features representatives and distributors of distilleries offering samplings of their products in an educational and entertaining environment. Scotch aficionados will delight with some of the rare names and labels making appearances. A late afternoon Masterclass and trade event is planned and will be hosted by Master Distiller Mike Nicholson.
As a third generation distiller, Scotch Whisky has been Nicholson's preoccupation and his life. With his family history deep in the industry, the ambience of distilling was never far away, even as a child. Mike’s thirty six year career began as a quality analyst and includes four years on the “Whisky Isle” where managing the mighty Lagavulin was among his responsibilities. Part showman and part professor, Mike Nicholson will lead the “Presenter’s Table” during the evening’s tastings.
For those who don’t appreciate a wee dram, there will be plenty of options including a Virgin Bar hosted by Modern Café letting the designated drivers ‘get their drinks on’ too. A Tequila Table will return from last year’s Tipple. Craft brews and wines from around Vancouver Island will make guest appearances and some exotic, unique beverages – like local absinthe – have been part of the tastings in past years, so surprises are not uncommon.
Sumptuous food is a big part of the evening with guest chefs preparing fine tapas dishes featuring fresh, local ingredients. Sippers will enjoy a range of delicacies from Island seafood and shellfish harvesters to local charcuterie and cheese makers. Live entertainment rounds out the evening.
“The Wee Tipple Festival is evolving and becoming one of our favourite fundraising events,” according to Crimson Coast Dance Society’s Holly Bright. “Board members are focusing a lot of effort this year on the silent auction, and working on some tremendous raffle and door prizes as well.” Proceeds from the event are a welcome contribution to Nanaimo’s contemporary dance presenter in these tough times for arts groups.
Sipping, sampling and tasting begins at 7:00 pm at Bowen Park Auditorium. An afternoon Masterclass and trade reception will be by ‘invitation only’. A safe ride home is guaranteed.
Don't miss this chance to sample some of the finest whisky ever distilled and bottled in an evening of fun, food and entertainment.
All-inclusive tickets for the evening are $55 and available IN ADVANCE ONLY
250-716-3230 or ONLINE HERE
BODY TALK
A community experience created by our youth for teens and families
Workshops: one for teens and another for families
Daily, March 18 to 22
Body Talk 2012 features a fusion of Salsa and Hip Hop dance with guest artists
Megan Trainer and Warren Scott.
There is a stream for teens (1pm to 5pm) and a 2nd stream for all ages (6pm to 8:30pm)
All experience levels are encouraged to attend.
Everyone performs with our guest artists to close the event
$25 REGISTRATION FEE FOR WORKSHOPS
TO REGISTER: CALL 250 716 3230
Performance: Malaspina Theatre at VIU Friday March 23 at 7.30pm
Featuring performances by Megan Trainer and Warren Scott
and Body Talk workshop participants
TICKETS ARE $15 AND ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
The Body Talk Project is a youth based project that provides skill development to teens in the area of arts administration and performance. Teens develop leadership skills, practicial work experience and enjoy an opportunity to live the life of a dance artist all within a year. They organize a spring break week of extremely affordable dance classes and performance opportunities for everyone in our community. If you are a teen and are interested in participating on the Cru contact us today. Regardless of your age, if you are interested in signing up for our week of dance classes and our performance (choose to perform or not), please call and register today: 250.716.3230.
This event is supported by:
Heritage Canada, BC Arts Council, City of Nanaimo, Made In BC, VIBE,
Mid Island Co-Op, Youth Sticking Together
MOVING WORDS
A weekend of dance and poetry to celebrate the work of Deborah Dunn
Friday, May 18: Special event with our local poetry and dance community
Four Quartets
Deborah Dunn
Trial and Eros Productions
based on poemS by T.S. Elliot
Saturday May 19: Performance: Malaspina Theatre at VIU, 8 pm
T.S. Eliot considered Four Quartets to be his masterpiece. The choreography embraces Eliot's play of imagery and abstractions, its lyric and architectural style weaving through the musicality of the language to meet the grace and power of the words. Four Quartets presents a contemplative world while not letting go the humour and sensuality characteristic of Deborah's work.
Sunday, May 20: Masterclass with Deborah Dunn: Dancing with words.
Special event with our local poetry and dance community